US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 868 317-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
868-317-1-AS-SP Hit Factory COIN (SRC logo)Runout Groove Side A
868-317-1-BS-SP (SRC logo)Runout Groove Side B
Black SheepFlavor Of The Month
Vinyl pressings
Flavor Of The Month
by Black Sheep · 1991
11 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
Flavor Of The Month was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Flavor Of The Month
1 pressing came out in 1991, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868 317-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Mercury 868-317-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | US | Not On Label BLACK-999912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Island Def Jam Music Group CATF-05132-112", Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | US | Mercury 868 317-112", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71797", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, White Label |
| 2020 | Germany | Mr Bongo MRB71797", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Mr Bongo MRB71797", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label KMA-01112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label BLACK 999912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| ? | Japan | Mercury SLS 317-1 / Lexington MR-03312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Flavor Of The Month4:17
- A2Flavor Of The Month (Instrumental)3:52
- B1Butt... In The Meantime4:13
- B2Butt... In The Meantime (The Nostrand Ave Rastafarian Mix)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flavor Of The Month are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Flavor Of The Month are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2020.
When was Flavor Of The Month first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US. One of them is Mercury 868 317-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Flavor Of The Month is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 868 317-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 868-317-1-AS-SP Hit Factory COIN (SRC logo) and 868-317-1-BS-SP (SRC logo). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flavor Of The Month on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
